Open Letter from Mr. Tom Bieri
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
After 15 years with Social Advocates for Youth, I am resigning as the Executive Director. I am grateful for the partnerships and community that I have enjoyed over the years in helping to provide support, opportunities, and hope to children and youth in our community.
Matt Martin has been appointed by SAY’s Board of Directors to be the Interim Executive Director. I have great faith in Matt’s ability to lead, and encourage you to reach out to him in a collaborative spirit when thinking of our community’s children, youth, and families.
Thank you for working with me over the years to enrich the lives of children, youth, and families. I look back with great satisfaction at how the community has come together to help those that might have otherwise fallen through the cracks.
My new e-mail address is tombieri@sonic.net.
Matt can be reached at mmartin@saysc.org.
Warm regards,
Tom Bieri
For Immediate Release
Social Advocates for Youth Executive Director Resigns
Santa Rosa, California, August 26, 2010
After 15 years of service, Tom Bieri has resigned as the Executive Director of Social Advocates for Youth (SAY). Matt Martin, SAY’s Director of Community Resource Development, has been named Interim Executive Director, effective immediately.
Board President, Robert Casanova, commented that under Mr. Martin’s tenure as Director of Community Resource Development, SAY has increased its fundraising capacity to record heights. Mr. Martin, formerly Director of Operations at Boys & Girls Clubs of Petaluma, brings a wide range of expertise in staff development, program evaluation, and community partnerships. Mr. Martin stated that “Tom Bieri brought SAY to a new level of effectiveness and impact. I pledge to continue and expand upon the organization’s good work. I am truly honored to have the opportunity to lead SAY during this exciting transition.”
The Board thanked Mr. Bieri for his long-time service and heartfelt dedication to SAY. Mr. Bieri began as a counselor with the agency in 1995 and became Executive Director in 2006.
Contact: Matt Martin, 707-544-3299, ext. 226
